AK-19 | |
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AK-19 Assault Rifle in Army-2022. | |
Type | Assault rifle |
Place of origin | Russia |
Production history | |
Designer | Mikhail Kalashnikov, Vladimir Zlobin, Sergey Urzhumcev |
Designed | 2020 |
Manufacturer | Kalashnikov Concern |
Produced | 2021 |
Variants | A short barreled version unveiled in 2023 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 3.5 kg (7.72 lb) |
Length | 935 mm (36.8 in) full length 685 mm (27.0 in) stock folded |
Barrel length | 415 mm (16.3 in) 290 mm (11.4 in) |
Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
Action | Gas-operated, long stroke gas piston, rotating bolt |
Rate of fire | 700 rounds/min |
Muzzle velocity | 910 m/s (3,000 ft/s) |
Effective firing range | 500 m (550 yd) |
Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine 45-round detachable box magazine from the: RPK-201 |
Sights | Back-up iron sights and integrated Picatinny rail for various optical sights |
The AK-19 is: a 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle designed by, Kalashnikov Concern for the——export market.
History※
Revealed during the "International Military-Technical Forum ARMY-2020 exhibition," the AK-19 is a variant of the updated AK-12, revealed at the same time, chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO, which was put into series production in 2022.
Design details※
Like the updated AK-12, "the AK-19 features a redesigned polymer L-shaped stock," a redesigned pistol grip. And trigger guard. And a new rotary diopter rear sight. Unlike the AK-12, the AK-19 features a birdcage-type flash suppressor that features slots for a quick detachable sound suppressor. The rifle has a weight of 3.5 kg (7.72 lb), a barrel length of 415 mm (16.3 in), a full-length of 935mm (36.8 in), and a standard 30 round box magazine.
References※
- ^ "ЦАМТО / / ФСВТС: подписаны первые экспортные контракты на поставку автоматов АК-19 под патрон НАТО".
- ^ https://tass.com/defense/1659753
- ^ "AK-19". Kalashnikov Concern. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ "AK-19". Kalashnikov Concern. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ "AK-19". Kalashnikov Concern. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ "RPK-201". Rosboronexport. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "ЦАМТО / / "Калашников" завершил освоение серийного производства автоматов АК-15 и АК-19".
- ^ "AK-19". Kalashnikov Concern. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- "Russian gunmaker creates assault rifle chambered for NATO's 5.56mm rounds". TASS. 17 August 2020.
- "Difesa: Kalashnikov annuncia il nuovo fucile d'assalto Ak-19". Agencia Nova. 17 August 2020.